Postcode CH42 7JS is located in a major urban area, within the Prenton ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Birkenhead South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Birkenhead South is £35,133 per year. The nearest station is Green Lane located about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Mersey Park.
Birkenhead South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,405 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Birkenhead South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Birkenhead South is £35,133 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 323 ft away from CH42 7JS.
Birkenhead South near CH42 7JS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Green Lane located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Green Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Green Lane |
| 0.8 mi | Birkenhead Central | N/A | Walking directions to Birkenhead Central |
| 1 mi | Rock Ferry | N/A | Walking directions to Rock Ferry |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Mersey Park | Large | Walking directions to Mersey Park |
Based on 183 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Prenton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £840,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £411,500 |
| Flats | 9 | £133,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 94 | £226,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £167,500 |
10 year median price trend in Prenton
In the CH42 7JS postcode area, located within Birkenhead South, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH42 7JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 734-738 Borough Road, Tranmere, Wirral, CH42 9JF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Borough Road Discount Store | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JF | Walking directions to Borough Road Discount Store |
| 0.2 mi | Birkenhead News and Offlicence | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 0HD | Walking directions to Birkenhead News and Offlicence |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Borough Road, Wirral, CH42 9JG | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Wirral district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.